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Department for Education

The Department for Education is a department of the UK government responsible for child protection, education, apprenticeships, and wider skills in England. Established in 1992, it oversees various aspects such as the curriculum, school improvement, teacher training, and the provision of resources. The department is committed to creating a world-class education system that offers every individual an opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background. It sets the policies for qualifications, curriculum, and data protection in education, and works with local authorities to support and monitor the performance of schools. It plays a significant role in shaping the future of education in the country, with a focus on inclusivity, innovation, and excellence.

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Responses to petitions from Department for Education

We understand that periods are not always an easy experience, and any discomfort they cause can be disruptive to pupils’ education.

Schools are able to authorise absence as appropriate where pupils are ill or unwell.

When a pupil do...

We are aware of a petition on Change.org that makes significant misleading claims about our reforms to the early years foundation stage (EYFS).

The petition suggests that children will be deemed as failing if...

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Department for Education’s response to Stop the 33% downgrade of 2020 A level and GCSE results

We are aware of a petition on Change.org based on a misapprehension about the way young people will be allocated grades for their GCSEs and A levels this summer.

The petition being circulated on social media ...

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